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IGAD Calls for Immediate De-Escalation As Political Violence Escalates in Somalia
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has expressed deep concern over reports of violence in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, amid rising political tensions and a worsening constitutional crisis.
AFRICAN UNION AND IGAD OBSERVER MISSIONS REPORT POSITIVE START TO ETHIOPIA’S GENERAL ELECTION
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA (SONNA) — Continental and regional observation teams have reported an orderly and optimistic commencement to the voting process across Ethiopia as the nation conducts its seventh General Election. The African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), led by former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, along with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Election Obse
IGAD urges the FGS and opposition to reach an agreement.
The regional organization IGAD is making strong efforts to pressure the leaders of the federal government of Somalia...
IGAD Calls for Continuation of Political Dialogue in Somalia
The IGAD organization has called for the continuation of political dialogue between the Federal Government of Somalia and the opposition, after the meetings held in Mogadishu ended without results...
IGAD Calls for Resumption of Xalane Talks and Agreement on Elections
May 17(Jowhar) IGAD has called on the Somali parties to reach an agreement, expressing concern over the failure of the Xalane meeting, and encouraged the parties to continue their meetings to resolve the remaining disputes. The IGAD regional organization urged the need to maintain stability, strengthen national unity, and promote democracy and state-building in Somalia.
IGAD Secretariat Calls for Continued Dialogue in Somalia
Djibouti: The IGAD Secretariat has taken note of the outcome of the consultations held in Mogadishu from 13 to 15 May 2026 between the Federal Government of Somalia and opposition stakeholders. The Secretariat welcomes the direct engagement between the parties and encourages continued dialogue to address outstanding issues in a constructive and inclusive manner. IGAD […]
IGAD calls for continued dialogue with the opposition of the Federal Government of Somalia
Djibouti – IGAD has detailed the points that emerged from the consultations held in Mogadishu between May 13 and May 15, 2026, which took place between the Federal Government of Somalia and the opposition parties. A press release from the IGAD Secretariat stated that the organization welcomes the direct cooperation of the Somali parties, [